By DY_nasty Go To Postyou can fuck your electors much harder and longer than you can fuck your billionaire clients
debateable. Wall Street is still fucking its clients. The electorate seems to be waking up.
ben carson is a doctor and an idiot at the same time. i mean, we can go down the road of 'college makes geniuses' but its kinda been there done that
sure he could keep being a great leader in the medical field, or
OR he could tap dance and sell books that write themselves
sure he could keep being a great leader in the medical field, or
OR he could tap dance and sell books that write themselves
By Wedward Go To Postdebateable. Wall Street is still fucking its clients. The electorate seems to be waking up.mostly the clients who don't matter
the electorate isn't waking up any time soon either meight
By reilo Go To PostAre we expecting Obama to become a Goldman Sachs lobbyist and claim that the Great Recession was a hoax or something?Do we even know what the speech covered? Is it possible he sat down in a rocking chair, lit a cigarette, and was like, ya'll on some shit boy, let me tell ya. And then went to the roof and choppered out?
By GQman2121 Go To PostDo we even know what the speech covered? Is it possible he sat down in a rocking chair, lit a cigarette, and was like, ya'll on some shit boy, let me tell ya. And then went to the roof and choppered out?Did the speech happen yet?
By reilo Go To PostDid the speech happen yet?I assumed it had given how it's covered in the past tense. But maybe not.
And the electorate clearly doesn't give a fuck about Wall Street. Just check who our current president is -- he was party elected cause "he's a businessman and he's gonna run the USA like a business hurr hurr". Romney narrowly lost 2012 running on a similar platform but we're acting like the USA is the way it is because a select few make it happen. Naw, half the country is.
He's a private citizen that will never hold office again...... so he should get money.
It's not like his family owns a company that makes weapons and distributes oil so he started a war in Iraq to build those stock up, or he is from a real estate family so he's making deals to build hotels globally and using his properties for official government business to raise their price up for the eventual sale after he leaves office. While at the same time selling memberships to people so they have access to him and foreign leaders.......
No he is a community organizer/ college professor ex president so how the fuck else is he suppose to make money besides giving speeches and inspiring people.
Damn progressive liberals and their pointless purity tests.
It's not like his family owns a company that makes weapons and distributes oil so he started a war in Iraq to build those stock up, or he is from a real estate family so he's making deals to build hotels globally and using his properties for official government business to raise their price up for the eventual sale after he leaves office. While at the same time selling memberships to people so they have access to him and foreign leaders.......
No he is a community organizer/ college professor ex president so how the fuck else is he suppose to make money besides giving speeches and inspiring people.
Damn progressive liberals and their pointless purity tests.
Obama signed a 60 million dollar book deal.
Taking 400k from wall street is a bad look. He is not hurting for money.
If he wants to just accumulate wealth, fine. That is his right. But let's not pretend like it's anything other than that.
Taking 400k from wall street is a bad look. He is not hurting for money.
If he wants to just accumulate wealth, fine. That is his right. But let's not pretend like it's anything other than that.
How do you think wealth is accumulated in this country if not directly through investments via Wall Street? Should we all get rid of our 401Ks by that same standard? Because last I checked, there's no pension coming for me when I hit my 20-year mark in my industry. My 401k is all I got.
By reilo Go To PostHow do you think wealth is accumulated in this country if not directly through investments via Wall Street? Should we all get rid of our 401Ks by that same standard? Because last I checked, there's no pension coming for me when I hit my 20-year mark in my industry. My 401k is all I got.
Not sure what this has to do with Obama.
By Wedward Go To PostObama signed a 60 million dollar book deal.a bad look to who?
Taking 400k from wall street is a bad look. He is not hurting for money.
If he wants to just accumulate wealth, fine. That is his right. But let's not pretend like it's anything other than that.
the next best 3 ppl his country could come up with is bernie, trump, and hillary
you could legitimately argue that we fucked him first lol
By DY_nasty Go To Postthe next best 3 ppl his country could come up with is bernie, trump, and hillary
you could legitimately argue that we fucked him first lol
Not sure what you are trying to say here.
By Wedward Go To PostNot sure what this has to do with Obama.Seemingly any association to Wall Street means you're a bad human being. I'm just trying to determine where the line lives.
By reilo Go To PostSeemingly any association to Wall Street means you're a bad human being. I'm just trying to determine where the line lives.
I didn't say it means you are a bad human being.
For all the talk about purity tests, it seems like you really like everything to be black or white.
By Wedward Go To PostI didn't say it means you are a bad human being.huh? I'm literally arguing the opposite.
For all the talk about purity tests, it seems like you really like everything to be black or white.
By Wedward Go To PostObama signed a 60 million dollar book deal.
Taking 400k from wall street is a bad look. He is not hurting for money.
If he wants to just accumulate wealth, fine. That is his right. But let's not pretend like it's anything other than that.
That's what I'm saying. It doesn't mean he is on Wall Street dick and even if he is it has no affect since he is no longer the president. There is nothing inherently evil about accumulating wealth as a private citizen.
At the same time Trump is out there literally pulling a pay for play scheme and nobody is saying shit cause he is so corrupt it gets buried in other news.
By reilo Go To Posthuh? I'm literally arguing the opposite.
I didn't say anything about being a bad human being. Not sure why you brought that up.
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostThat's what I'm saying. It doesn't mean he is on Wall Street dick and even if he is it has no affect since he is no longer the president. There is nothing inherently evil about accumulating wealth as a private citizen.bruh im so tired of trump boogeymaning at this point
At the same time Trump is out there literally pulling a pay for play scheme and nobody is saying shit cause he is so corrupt it gets buried in other news.
if he was this corrupt, why ain't he answering to congress yet? its donald trump - not some criminal mastermind. they got bill for nutting on an intern's dress
is bill the ONLY president to nut on an intern's dress? hell naw. if our government and people actually wanted him out it'd have long long ago
By DY_nasty Go To Postthe black and white thing is sideyeing barack for taking the same check the past presidents have
Sure. And people thought Obama was different.
By Wedward Go To PostSure. And people thought Obama was different.who's fault is that? and if those people want to feel betrayed by this, there's a much longer list of things that they could be mad about regarding Obama - that they should've been mad about while he was in office
dude played the game now he's getting his money. its not like he's charging homeless kids 400k
By DY_nasty Go To Postbruh im so tired of trump boogeymaning at this point
if he was this corrupt, why ain't he answering to congress yet? its donald trump - not some criminal mastermind. they got bill for nutting on an intern's dress
is bill the ONLY president to nut on an intern's dress? hell naw. if our government and people actually wanted him out it'd have long long ago
Bro it was to make a point. Yeah other politicians do it but never as blatantly AND he is in office doing this. Imagine Barack pulling that. They would be burning effigies of him while the republicans passed a law making it illegal for him to do that.
It's a different standard, and it's bullshit. It's literally the same nonsense Hillary faced that when the tape came out it wasn't even diabolical and was just a rehash of her normal campaign speech.
Also I am pretty sure I call Trump an idiot all the time. In fact I know I do, but he's corrupt as fuck. He's a con man who is doing what he's done his entire career fucking people over to make a quick buck.
The only mastermind was Putin and even he fucked up cause it looks like he left to much evidence.
Also don't be surprised if they do ever build a wall that Trump owns shares in whatever company gets the winning bid.
By DY_nasty Go To Postwho's fault is that? and if those people want to feel betrayed by this, there's a much longer list of things that they could be mad about regarding Obama - that they should've been mad about while he was in office
dude played the game now he's getting his money. its not like he's charging homeless kids 400k
Fair enough. Not going to agree on this.
Just don't think "Well Reagan did it" is a good defense.
In the grand scheme of things, this is a pretty small issue. I don't think it is going to make anyone change their minds about Obama. I know it didn't for me.
By Wedward Go To PostI didn't say anything about being a bad human being. Not sure why you brought that up.
By Wedward Go To PostSure. And people thought Obama was different.Because you keep implying it butnotreallysaying it. Different... from whom?
By reilo Go To PostBecause you keep implying it butnotreallysaying it. Different… from whom?
Reagan, Clinton, Bush etc. Most politicians. Like Dy said, that isn't his fault, but I think he tried to create that image.
Trump wanting, and taking, advice from Rodrigo Duterte on how to handle the drug war...
I can't with this man. It's like he wants to fail miserably. Even invited him to the goddamn WH.
A self-confessed murderer of his own people! I mean what the fuck?
I can't with this man. It's like he wants to fail miserably. Even invited him to the goddamn WH.
A self-confessed murderer of his own people! I mean what the fuck?
By Francis Go To PostTrump wanting, and taking, advice from Rodrigo Duterte on how to handle the drug war…I bet Trump would easily murder American Muslims and journalists if it won't get him in trouble.
I can't with this man. It's like he wants to fail miserably. Even invited him to the goddamn WH.
A self-confessed murderer of his own people! I mean what the fuck?
Obama is the same dude who nominated Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary and kept Larry Summers in his circle for a few years. Dude has always had close ties to the Wall Street elite. It was maybe an issue back then but now? Who cares, guy is a private citizen he can do whatever he wants and knowing the kind of shit he's had thrown his way these past 8 years, I don't blame him one bit for wanting to make bank off it. Everyone here would do the exact same thing he's doing right if they were in his position, including that massive book deal.
Don't assume you know what any of us would do.
And let's say you're right: shouldn't we expect more from Obama than we do from your average SLAENT user?
Not that we aren't an honorable bunch. 🌚
And let's say you're right: shouldn't we expect more from Obama than we do from your average SLAENT user?
Not that we aren't an honorable bunch. 🌚
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By KingGondo Go To PostDon't assume you know what any of us would do.You would have a point if the topic of discussion was something we can all agree is deplorable or reprehensible behaviour. Unfortunately, this isn't it. At best fleecing Wall Str. execs out of a few hundred thou is chaotic neutral in my eyes.
And let's say you're right: shouldn't we expect more from Obama than we do from your average SLAENT user?
Not that we aren't an honorable bunch. 🌚
You're making a *big* assumption that they're being fleeced here. That's something I've noticed about Obama: those who like him (shit, I like him, he's charismatic as hell) tend to ascribe honorable motives to his actions.
How do we know that it isn't payment for services rendered or a down payment for him to be on their side in the future?
As much money as these guys have, they don't just throw around $400k because they think someone is a swell guy.
How do we know that it isn't payment for services rendered or a down payment for him to be on their side in the future?
As much money as these guys have, they don't just throw around $400k because they think someone is a swell guy.
also Venezuela is wild right now
By KingGondo Go To PostYou're making a *big* assumption that they're being fleeced here. That's something I've noticed about Obama: those who like him (shit, I like him, he's charismatic as hell) tend to ascribe honorable motives to his actions.
How do we know that it isn't payment for services rendered or a down payment for him to be on their side in the future?
As much money as these guys have, they don't just throw around $400k because they think someone is a swell guy.
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/30/budget-deal-congress-shutdown-237822
ACA funding
PP funding
And part of the defense money contingent on an actual ISIS plan. Fucking hilarious
ACA funding
PP funding
And part of the defense money contingent on an actual ISIS plan. Fucking hilarious
By Perfect Blue Go To PostObama is the same dude who nominated Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary and kept Larry Summers in his circle for a few years. Dude has always had close ties to the Wall Street elite. It was maybe an issue back then but now? Who cares, guy is a private citizen he can do whatever he wants and knowing the kind of shit he's had thrown his way these past 8 years, I don't blame him one bit for wanting to make bank off it. Everyone here would do the exact same thing he's doing right if they were in his position, including that massive book deal.
If I signed a 60 million dollar book deal I don't think i'd feel like I need to take 400k from Wall Street.
Especially when the Dem party is seen as totally out of touch. Not that Obama cares about the Dem party, but yeah.
By Fenderputty Go To Posthttp://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/30/budget-deal-congress-shutdown-237822
ACA funding
PP funding
And part of the defense money contingent on an actual ISIS plan. Fucking hilarious
What was sacrificed to give Trump this L?
Just read it and it looks like they are going to fund my program next year..... So I wont be unemployed!
on a non anecdotal review of it, it looks to be a pretty normal budget with no major cuts. I have a feeling that after the ACHA debacle the Repubs had no will to go on a limb for Trumps priorities. The fact they settled on money for cameras for his wall is such a token move to let him save face.
on a non anecdotal review of it, it looks to be a pretty normal budget with no major cuts. I have a feeling that after the ACHA debacle the Repubs had no will to go on a limb for Trumps priorities. The fact they settled on money for cameras for his wall is such a token move to let him save face.
By DY_nasty Go To PostPpl really all up in this man's pockets talking about "he should be fine"I wouldn't have a problem with it if he was getting $400k from a university or or nonprofit or hell, even a private company that isn't utterly amoral and diametrically opposed to the welfare of the vast majority of Americans.
what in the world
My criticism is very specifically about the source of the money. It's why the kneejerk backlash from people like Trevor Noah is infuriating.
Ok, I'm tired of arguing about Obama. Who's ready for a hot off the presses batshit quote from our current president?
He really does have to be the most ignorant person to ever hold the office.
The foundational conflict that still divides America in more ways than many of us realize?
"Why could that one not have been worked out?"
Health care reform, tax reform, congressional politics, international diplomacy?
"Who knew it could be so complicated?"
Fuck him, fuck anyone who supports him, and fuck the Dems for not being able to beat him.
The foundational conflict that still divides America in more ways than many of us realize?
"Why could that one not have been worked out?"
Health care reform, tax reform, congressional politics, international diplomacy?
"Who knew it could be so complicated?"
Fuck him, fuck anyone who supports him, and fuck the Dems for not being able to beat him.
By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostWhat was sacrificed to give Trump this L?
I'm waiting to see what Nanci Pelosi put forth on the alter. I know it's only a 4 month extension so the battle for 2018 can begin, but it's literally almost nothing he wanted
I know it's posturing, but has our alliance with SK ever been tested? 45 is doing his hardest to push all of our allies away.
Yea, he's president twitter fingers, but where are the generals at to tell him to stfu about certain countries?
Duarte coming through to parlay in the white house. Spoiled tang probably gave him dap for coming at Obama.
Basically. Lol
Yea, he's president twitter fingers, but where are the generals at to tell him to stfu about certain countries?
Duarte coming through to parlay in the white house. Spoiled tang probably gave him dap for coming at Obama.
By KingGondo Go To PostFuck him, fuck anyone who supports him, and fuck the Dems for not being able to beat him.
Basically. Lol